Is China Preparing for War?

[DaShi]

I've noticed an increased presence of the military lately. Especially aircraft. Everyday, I see or hear fighter jets flying over the city. In fact, there's one flying by as I type this. It's quite annoying. I can't hear the TV.

Anyway, this has been going on for over a week. Do you think something is up?

[Chaos_BF1942]

What city do you live in?

It may just be China 'showing off' and tring to see what they can get away with.

[BeBMan]

They will declare the war on spam

[Capt Dizle]

I wouldn't worry too much about air activity but I would be concerned if they were building sea transports.

With the US military stretched so thin and the possibility of Kerry being elected, next year might be the time for China to solve the two Chinas problem.

For Taiwan's sake let us pray for the reelection of Bush (or an Edwards miracle).

[Tripledoc]

Maybe a new base has been activated near where you live. Or it could be an exercise. Or it could be that increased international tension led the Chinese to think that keeping a few fighters airborne all the time will ensure a greater survival rate if they are hit with a preemptive strike. Or it could be to calm the citizens, by showing that the defense is active and alert. Who knows.

Do they test air-raid sirens in Chinese cities?

[Nubclear]

Originally posted by jimmytrick
I wouldn't worry too much about air activity but I would be concerned if they were building sea transports.

With the US military stretched so thin and the possibility of Kerry being elected, next year might be the time for China to solve the two Chinas problem.

For Taiwan's sake let us pray for the reelection of Bush (or an Edwards miracle).

Not even Bush is crazy enough to attack China if they attack Taiwan

[Verto]

Originally posted by Comrade Tassadar


Not even Bush is crazy enough to attack China if they attack Taiwan

Do you think any of the past presidents would have done so? Sincerely curious.

[Nubclear]

No.

[PLATO]

I do. Although I think the chance of a US intervention is lessening with time. It would be a terrible shame to see Taiwan on the edge of real democracy to fall under the communit yoke.

[Patroklos]

We wouldn't invade China, but you gan bet we would shink that fleet of floating junk they call a Navy.

It isn't really a question, if China invades Tiawan we WILL respond.

[Barinthus]

Where are you, DaShi.

China's not communist anyway. They say they are but in reality they are not. Who knows if China absorbs Taiwan, they will get infected with the democraziation virus from Taiwan along with Hong Kong.

[Nubclear]

Originally posted by Patroklos
We wouldn't invade China, but you gan bet we would shink that fleet of floating junk they call a Navy.

It isn't really a question, if China invades Tiawan we WILL respond.

"Naughty China!!! :nono" is about all we would even dare do

[Fake Boris]

America will not respond if China attacks Taiwan.

[Lancer]

Wong Way got lost again maybe?

[Tripledoc]

From a cost benefit point of view China would have very little to gain from launching an invasion. The economy is doing nicely, foreign investments is pouring in, there is a growing middle class. If the war is lost the communist leadership would be in serious trouble.